“To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking”. Agnes De Mille

The Dance Department believe every student should have the opportunity to experience dance, whether that be through performance, choreography or whilst discovering new and exciting practitioners.

A level Dance

A level Dance is a dynamic qualification which encourages students to develop their creative and intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills such as team working, communication and problem solving. The course is divided into three main areas:

  • Performance
  • Choreography
  • Critical Engagement

Technique lessons focus on developing physical and performance skills, whilst choreographic practice is developed through workshops, exploring different creative processes and stimuli.  Students will present their work in a practical exam.

Theoretical content includes two compulsory areas of study; Rooster by Christopher Bruce and Rambert Dance Company alongside an optional set work and area of study.

Co-Curricular

  • Theatre Trips
    Regular theatre trips are organised for the GCSE and A level students, broadening their experience of live dance and theatre whilst developing their analytical skills through observation and engagement with the performances.
  • Dance clubs
    We run weekly dance clubs for all years, including contemporary and street dance.  GCSE and A level students are able to use the dance space for planning and rehearsing for their choreography and performance pieces.
  • Bromley High Dance Production
    Every year all students have an opportunity to participate in the Bromley High Dance production.  Alongside Miss Gibbs, senior students and outside dance teachers choreograph pieces for the show in various genres, all focused around one central theme.  These productions are staged with professional lighting and projection in the senior school hall which holds an audience of 300.
  • Churchill Theatre Productions
    Collaborating with the Drama and Music departments, biennially we stage a whole school musical that is performed at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.  This is open to all senior and Year 5 & 6 students.
  • Marjorie McCure Dance Festival
    Every year Bromley High Dance are invited to participate in the Marjorie McClure School Dance festival, where students perform a piece from one of our shows.
  • GDST Day of Dance at Pineapple Studios
    For the last three years students in years 10-13 have had the exciting opportunity to participate in the GDST Day of Dance held at the famous Pineapple Dance Studios in London.  Students participate in workshops of different styles led by professionals in the Dance industry.

Hear from our Head of Dance to find out more